Welcome to the Lifehouse Gynaecological Oncology Group
We are a dedicated Group of surgeons, physicians, nurses and allied health workers focused on women with diagnosed or suspected gynaecological cancers. We also undertake management of patients with Pap smear detected abnormalities (colposcopy).
Diseases Treated
- All types and stages of gynaecological cancers, including cancer of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, vulva, vagina and pregnancy-related cancers.
- Colposcopy and follow-up of pap smear detected abnormalities.
- Women at high risk of gynaecological cancers.
Meet our team
Director of Gynaecological Surgery
Surgery
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Nurse Practitioner
Research
If you wish to participate in a clinical trial, speak with your treating oncologist or GP to see if there are current trials you may be suitable for. Read more
Useful websites
- American Cancer Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncology
- Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG)
- NSW Cancer Council
- Oncolink
- The Ovarian Cancer Program
- National Ovarian Cancer Network
- The Lymphoedema Association of Australia
- Ovarian Cancer Australia
Patient Fact Sheets
- About Your Cervical Screening Test (PDF)
- Guidelines for postoperative Incentive Spirometry (PDF)
- Fasting and Bowel Preparation before Surgery (PDF)
- Information about Low Residue Diet (PDF)
- Information about Post-Operative Care (PDF)
- Instructions after a LEEP Procedure (PDF)
- Instructions for Blood Thinning Injections (PDF)
- Nursing Care Guidelines for patients following vulval surgery (PDF)
- Post Operative Instructions (PDF)
- Self-care after a Cervical Biopsy (PDF)
- Self-care after Surgery (PDF)
- Test of bladder function (PDF)
- Post-Op Voiding Protocol (PDF)
Treatment types
A number of treatment options and combinations are recommended for cancer. Read more >
Rapid Access Hysteroscopy Clinic
The Rapid Access Hysteroscopy service means that patients can be referred for a single visit assessment which includes consultation, biopsy and hysteroscopy at the same visit. This is the first such service in New South Wales.
Read more >
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Clinic
The Gestational Trophoblastic Disease clinic is a dedicated one stop clinic for women diagnosed or suspected of having gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) or molar pregnancy. Read more >
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Contact Us
Phone: (02) 8514 0262
Fax: (02) 9383 1031
Email: gynae.oncology@lh.org.au
Visitor Information
Find out more about public transport options, parking and our free shuttle bus.
In NSW alone, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 13 minutes. Every dollar you contribute to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse will make a difference to the 57,000 patients who visit us each year.